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TheChrisKoka
by Richmond Chris-Koka
We live in an era described by Peter Drucker as the era of the three Cs - accelerated CHANGE, overwhelming COMPLEXITY & tremendous COMPETITION. Navigating such an era can be super hard if you don't have great people to guide you! I am here to use my God-given ability & talent to help de-mystify the era of the 3Cs! Join me and let's bring a change to our generation!
Episodes
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Looking Back With Gratitude: Saying GoodBye To 2025 With Aseye
Mic Check! It's that time of the year to pause and reflect on how far you have come. Aseye and I discuss the highlights of 2025, gratitude, and share lessons from the articles "How To Measure Your Life?" and "The Hidden Hand Of The Supernatural." 1. How do I make sure I succeed in my career? 2.…
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Challenging Yourself & Doing Something Different: Lessons From Hiking Kilimanjaro With Inshuti Divine
Hello 2025! Happy New Year! Happy Easter!!! In this epic-sode, I sit down with my friend Inshuti Divine to unpack her incredible journey of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro — and the life lessons tucked inside every step. From the moment she first envisioned the climb during a season of uncertainty, to...
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"Lost Is Also A Place: Opportunities In The Dark" With Desmond Buasu
"Lost is also a place. Sometimes the opportunities before us require us to enter into lots of dark places. You will be covered with fear but you have to face your fears!" - Desmond Buasu. In this epic-sode, Desmond shares with us how we can make the best of opportunities in life. All it takes is…
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From The Lens Of A First Time Father 👶 With Carl Eli N.
In this heartfelt episode, we hear from a first-time father as he reflects on his journey through fatherhood. From navigating the challenges of pregnancy to adjusting to life post-pregnancy, he shares the emotional highs and lows of becoming a dad and how it has shaped his marriage and life. What...
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Following Our Passion & Making A Difference With Olivia & Sandrine
"I may not be able to save the world, but I can definitely help a woman in my village" - Olivia. Following our passion isn’t just about personal fulfillment—it can also be a powerful way to contribute to the world. In this episode we learn how Olivia and Sandrine are striving to make a difference...
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Learn To Show Up For Yourself With Genevieve
In this episode, we sit down with Genevieve who shares her journey of perseverance and self-reliance. She opens up about the importance of showing up for yourself, embracing the truth that the world owes you nothing, and the mindset that has driven her to succeed against all odds. Listen, Share &...
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Contentment Vs Complacency: Finding The Balance With Daniella, Danielle & Ernest
Ever wondered the difference between your 1st day at work and your 200th day? The 1st date with your partner and the 50th date? Are you giving yourself too much graces and settling with being mediocre ? Join me with Daniella, Danielle and Ernest as we explore the fine line between being satisfied...
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Mid-Year Adulting Check-In With Millicent, Edna & Poku Gee
Happy Mid-Year Everyone! Whew! We have done 6 plus months of 2024! Congratulations! In this epic-sode, we check in with Millicent who is navigating life as a fresh wife, Edna also juggling adulthood with her second child and George navigating singlehood and moving away from home for work. In...
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Men's Mental Health: The Role Our Upbringing Plays In Our Mental Health With Nana Akwasi & Edwin Issah
In today's episode, we explore the profound impact of upbringing on men's mental health with special guests Nana Akwasi and Edwin Issah. Nana & Edwin share how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and societal expectations shape emotional well-being and influence mental health in adulthood.…
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Men's Mental Health: "Who Was I? Who Am I? Who Do I Want To Be?" With Ernest, Isaac & Shushu
Our mental health is a daily battle we face and it is important always to have a system in place to check how you are doing on this journey from time to time. The constant asking of "Who Was I? Who Am I? Who Do I Want To Be?" from time to time helps you appreciate how far you are on this journey....
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Mens's Mental Health: We Are "Hu-MAN" Before Men With Mordecai, Nii & Kwaku Brobbey
Happy Father's Day! Happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! In this epic-sode, Mordecai, Nii & Akyea talk about what mental wellness means to them as men, their stressors, and the systems they have built around their lives. Finally, they talk about the need to give men a lot of grace because…
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Appreciating Our Careers (Part 3): "Navigating Career Transitions: From Engineering to Finance" With Dora Youri
In this episode of "Appreciating Our Careers," we explore the journey of Dora Youri, the Head of Wealth Management at ICWealth who transitioned from engineering to finance, shedding light on the twists and turns of career paths and the importance of embracing change. Dora shares personal insights...
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Appreciating Our Careers (Part 2): "The Fragility Of Life: Inside The Life Of A Medical Doctor" With Dr. Mamechie Armah
Through candid reflections and personal anecdotes, Dr. Mamechie provides a glimpse into the profound joys, challenges, and moments of connection inherent in the life of a doctor! Dr.Mamechie shares how her career makes her appreciate life every day and always keeps in mind that life is fragile,...
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Appreciating Our Careers (Part 1): "Embracing The Chaos In Software Engineering" With Jeremiah Chienda
"The poor you will always have with you...", in other words, "the deadlines you will always have, the backlog you will always have", but what are you doing to keep an eye on the bigger picture in your career? - Jeremiah The tech industry is like the sports world where you are praised in your…
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"Who Am I As A Partner?" (Female Edition) With Vanessa & Portia
"Take your time, get to know the other person for who they truly are by asking a lot of questions." - Vanessa Join us as we explore the diverse experiences of two remarkable women—Vanessa & Portia —as they share insights, stories, and advice on communication, trust, and personal growth in their...
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Who Am I As A Partner (Male Edition) With Price Akiina & John Foli
They say people change in relationships and marriage over time. In this episode, we get to hear from Price who has been married for a while now, and John who is also in a committed relationship, to understand their journeys as individuals in their respective relationships. "Respond, don't react"…
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New Year....Struggling Me
This episode is based on my recent article, "New Year...Struggling Me! in which I talk about making daily improvements no matter how small they may seem and keeping in mind that these compound over time and lead to remarkable results. "Those times when you don’t feel like working and you’re too...
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Happy New Year 2024: "The Essence Of Routines" Hosted By Sharon Gibson
In this episode hosted by Sharon, I share insights into the power of routines and their impact on our physical and mental health. From the tranquility of structured mornings to the flexibility needed for a dynamic life, we explore how routines bring a sense of order and purpose to our chaotic...
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Last EPIC-SODE For 2023: "Vibes & Inshallah" With Aseyee & Edna
Hello!!! Thank you for journeying with the ChrisKoka Podcast throughout 2023. In this epic-sode, we spend time with Aseyee & Edna as we have a retro on 2023. Learnings, Moments, Lessons, Crying! Happy New Year! Sending you all the love!
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Up Close With Black Excellence Starring Kelsey Hightower
We are thrilled to unveil the captivating episode "Up Close with Black Excellence" featuring the remarkable Kelsey Hightower! 🎙️✨ Kelsey is known for his expertise in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and open-source technologies and attaining the status of #distinguished engineer during his time at...
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Hosting TheChrisKoka (Part 1) : "Getting To Know Me" With Vanessa & Augustine
Well well well, I had the opportunity to be hosted by Vanessa and Augustine on the podcast today. They asked questions about my upbringing, relationship, family and other things. I did well to answer and I hope this helps you know me a bit more. Listen, Share & Enjoy. Don't forget to share, rate,...
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"Navigating Career Change As A Young Mother" With Bey Faith
In this special episode, I officially host my first Rwandan guest and we shine a spotlight on the incredible strength and resilience of young mothers navigating career changes. Bey shares her journey and how her husband has been very supportive from day one through her entire journey. From being…
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Mental Wellness: Are You Healthy In Your Mind? : With Desmond & Gaone
In this episode, we learn about mental wellness from the perspective of philosophy and psychology. We hear things about the mind, wellness, and other things. The question is, what is mental unwellness? Gaone says, "There's no health without mental health and not suffering from any physical…
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The Importance Of Taking Breaks With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)
Hey Lovely Podcast Community. In this episode, I was hosted by Sharon Gibson on her podcast and I spoke about the need to take breaks and how important it is to take breaks from time to time. The question is “How do we stay consistent with the idea of breaks & how important is it to inculcate...
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"Replan, Redefine And Hope Again" With Prince Tagoe
"The best of plans may fail. The best of relationships may become strangers. The best of hopes may be disappointed" - Prince Tagoe. In all things, adaptability reigns supreme. Prince shares his experience with us on how we need to learn to be adaptable in life as everyone is on the never-ending...
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"Self-Awareness: The Start Of True Spirituality" With Desmond Puopelle Buasu
The First Podcast Episode Of 2023 Is HERE! "Take the experiences from the past, use them to make your life in the present better, and create a future for yourself using both the past and the present and remember that the human being is a being that is capable of bargaining with the future!" -...
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Bonus Episode: The Joy Of Growing With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)
Most people are so scared of growing up; celebrating their birthdays, and experiencing old age but Chris and I have some great news for you. Listen to this episode & have a new perspective on growing up Another bonus episode for you my cherished listeners before 2022 ends. I was featured on a...
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GoodBye 2022: Tips On Preparing For A New Year - The Marathon Of 2023!
Amid the nerves that come with New Year, New Goals, New Me, and New Everything, it’s easy to get things wrong. In this episode, I share points I got from 12 marathon race tips that should help you get things right while preparing for a new year. I promised an episode before the year ends, so here...
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"Where Are You?" - A Guide To Discernment With Fr. Temple
In an era where we are beginning to think like our tweets, it has become very easy to lose sight of essential things like finding ourselves and our purpose. In this episode, Fr. Temple sends us back to the Garden of Eden when man was asked a question for the first time; "Where Are You?" God…
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Appreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 3) With Jon, Shushu, Etornam & Sena
Can an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences? In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood. In…
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Appreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 2) With Akua, Etornam & Sena
Can an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences? In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood. Ever...
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Appreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 1) With Akua, Shushu & Jon.
Can an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences? In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood…
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Escaping The Normal : The Need For Adventure With Jeff & Edward
Happy New Month!!! Yes, you need a break! It's been eight months of back-to-back hustle! Everyone deserves a good adventure and traveling is the best way to achieve it. Adventure travel – going beyond the sandy beaches and city breaks – can have plenty of benefits aside from providing you with...
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Life Mapping, Self-Awareness & Growth With Eva Mwangi
"Self-awareness is one of the most powerful skills to acquire in life. It makes it easy to charter a career path, define relationships, and makes it easier to handle daily situations. Thus self-awareness is the basis of building good mental health hygiene." - Eva Mwangi. "Life mapping is a...
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Failing Forward: Picking Up After A Setback With Efua Brew Hammond
“In life, the question is not if you will have problems, but how you are going to deal with your problems. If the possibility of failure were erased, what would you attempt to achieve?" The essence of man is imperfection. Know that you're going to make mistakes. The fellow who never makes a…
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God In The Midst Of Chaos With Chiamaka Kwazu, Ph.D
"I care about everything that bothers you. I will finish what I start in your life" - God At times, we will feel as if God has singled us out for what feels like an unusual difficulty when the person next to us seems to be blessed with ease. Have you ever reasoned, like me, that you are more...
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Happiness, Validation & Humility With Daniel Sarpong Jnr
There's no such thing as a "perfect life", but at every point in time, we have the ability to create "perfect moments". - Daniel Sarpong Jnr Humility is about emotional neutrality. It involves an experience of growth in which you no longer need to put yourself above others, but you don't put...
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Faith & Mental Health Finale: Healing Is Not Linear With Matilda Marsha Turkson
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller Faith & Mental Health series comes to an end today with Matilda Marsha Turkson who shares with us her journey of dealing with depression & how she's taking life one hour at a time and deciding to…
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Fitness & Mental Health: Hitting The Gym After Broken Heart With Senyo & Philomena
Heartbreak is a horrible thing, regardless of the reason. For some people, it can make it difficult to work, eat, and be around other people. Although heartbreak is an emotional feeling, there is a physiological connection between your mind and body. Therefore, what you think and feel emotionally...
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Faith & Mental Health: What You Need To Know About Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer-term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or…
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Faith & Mental Health: Dealing With Sexual Abuse With Rennibai & Vanessa
Recovering from sexual assault takes time, and the healing process can be painful. But you can regain your sense of control, rebuild your self-worth, and learn to heal. In this episode, Rennibai shares that no matter what we go through or how broken we become as a result of sexual abuse, we can...
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Faith & Mental Health (Part 2): Coping With Grief & Loss With Vanessa Vanderpuye
One of life’s most difficult experiences is losing a loved one or losing something we were once attached to. It would be somewhat easier if grief followed a linear path, with stages that neatly fit into boxes. But big feelings can emerge all throughout the grieving process. It’s human nature to...
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Remaining Committed To Your Fitness Journey With David Kumi
When you begin your fitness journey, it may seem like an exciting prospect. At first, you might be eager to reach your fitness goals and find yourself completely committed to it. For a time, you may be able to keep up with your regular workout routine and maintain good habits. But sooner or…
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Faith & Mental Health: Finding The Balance With Vanessa Vanderpuye
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to...
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Fitness Friday: Dangers Of Living A Sedentary Lifestyle With Dr. David Appeagyei
Sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle type charaterized by an abundance of sedentary behavior. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like socializing, watching TV, playing video games, reading or using a mobile phone or computer for much of...
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Father's Day Special: Untold Tales Of Fatherhood With Mr. Dei
When a man becomes a father, his world changes more than a man without offspring can quite understand. Having children colors every aspect of a person’s life, enriching it here, complicating it there, bringing joy and frustration, pride and fatigue, and often enough, plenty of abject confusion....
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Soft Life 101 - Thriving As An Adult: The Need For Self-Care With Abena Williams
In a society in which people are expected to work long hours and pass on vacation days, there is an underlying belief that we must always be productive – which can ultimately take away from opportunities for self-care. But by taking some time out to engage in self-care, you may relieve the...
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Fitness Friday: The Need For A Fitness Mindset With David Kumi
A fitness mindset is a mindset that sees life as a journey, rather than a bunch of destinations. Once you truly understand that, you begin to realize that the joy is in the journey. You begin to celebrate your small successes and look at your obstacles and mistakes as challenges rather than...
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Getting Your Finances Right With Jeff Prince Keluru
A class titled “Finance for Young Adults” usually isn’t part of a high school curriculum—an unfortunate oversight that leaves many young people clueless about managing their money, investing, saving, and staying out of debt. If you are struggling to handle your finances, you likely need to create…
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Surviving Long Distance Relationships With Dr. Eno.K
“If you want to live together, you first need to learn how to live apart.” – Anonymous Long Distance relationships are usually a great learning journey for couples. This is an opportunity for you to prove your love for one another. According to a Chinese proverb, “Real gold is not afraid of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We live in an era described by Peter Drucker as the era of the three Cs - accelerated CHANGE, overwhelming COMPLEXITY & tremendous COMPETITION. Navigating such an era can be super hard if you don't have great people to guide you! I am here to use my God-given ability & talent to help de-mystify the era of the 3Cs! Join me and let's bring a change to our generation!
HOSTED BY
Richmond Chris-Koka
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